The Occupation of a Carpenter

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The Occupation of a Carpenter

Upon the interviews of two trade carpenters, a detailed description

of the occupation of a carpenter came clearly into view. From some of

the most general there was received a more descriptive perspective.

What would someone interested in this job need to do to get started?

What personal qualities/traits should a person have to be successful at this job?

How did you get started in this field?

How much of a challenge is your type of work?

What types of writing do you do?

When you write, who are your usual readers/audiences?

What general tasks does your job entail?

To put it simply, carpenters build things. They cut, fit, and join wood and other materials together. They make many things like buildings, roads, bridges, and boats. Carpenters who work for a special trade contractor do only one or two things like forming molds for concrete or building a frame. A carpenter may also work for a general building contractor. This carpenter performs many tasks, including putting in doors and windows, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing tile ceilings. Some carpenters change jobs when they finish their tasks. Others switch back and forth from being self-employed on small jobs.

Most carpenters follow the same basic steps when getting ready for a job. They must layout or design the project. Design includes measuring, marking, and arranging materials. The carpenter then cuts and shapes the material. Carpenters use different hand and power tools, such as chisels, saws, and drills. Finally, the carpenter joins the items together with nails, staples, or glue. In this, they use rulers or framing squares to get how accurate their work is.

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